light up
to light a cigarette, pipe, etc
to illuminate or cause to illuminate
to make or become cheerful or animated
Words Nearby light up
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How to use light up in a sentence
So, members of Congress can light up at work—but they can if they live in the district.
Can Congress Get Stoned Now That D.C. Has Legalized Marijuana? | Abby Haglage | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThen he does what he does about every ten minutes, which is light up a True green and smoke it down to his wrist.
Elmore Leonard’s Rocky Road to Fame and Fortune | Mike Lupica | September 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I see you around children, see how you light up around them,” Bill tells his love Sookie.
'True Blood' Ends With a Whimper: The Sexy HBO Vampire Series Is (Finally) Over | Marlow Stern | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd then the flares light up the sky and the building begins to shake from the deadly thunder of Protective Edge.
Israel’s Campaign to Send Gaza Back to the Stone Age | Jesse Rosenfeld | July 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMcDonald is a radiant talent, with a warm voice and beaming smile that light up any venue in which she appears.
Audra for the Win: Why Audra McDonald Must Win Tony for Best Actress | Daniel Gross | June 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The sunrays grew whiter and stronger to light up the great rugged stage of Nature.
Menotah | Ernest G. HenhamShe saw his eyes light up with eager pleasure as he placed the flowers close to his pillow, and inhaled their spicy fragrance.
They Looked and Loved | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerBut it has one advantage: if we don't get home before dark we shan't need to light up.
Red Pepper Burns | Grace S. RichmondBut if you have a cigar-case about you, light up, like a good fellow.
My New Curate | P.A. SheehanI light up a cigar and looking at nothing, behold everything.
Marguerite | Anatole France
Other Idioms and Phrases with light up
Become or cause to become more animated or cheerful, as in Her laughter lit up the whole room, or His face lit up when he saw her. This expression transfers physical illumination to human moods. Also see lighten up. [Mid-1700s]
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